If you are an F-1 or J-1 student and your Form I-20 was issued by the University of Michigan, you must have health insurance that meets U-M requirements for yourself and any accompanying F-2 dependents during the entire time you are an F-1 student at the University of Michigan. Students are automatically enrolled U-M International Student/Scholar Health Insurance Plan upon arrival to the US.
In order to waive U-M International Student/Scholar Health Insurance Plan, you must provide proof that you are enrolled in a health insurance plan that, in the judgment of the University, provide coverage that is at least comparable to the coverage provided by the U-M International Student/Scholar Health Insurance Plan. Download a waiver form here.
Rates
2008-2009 Academic Year
Monthly Rate*
Student/Scholar
$99
Student/Scholar and One Dependent
$411
Student/Scholar and Two or More Dependents
$723
* The monthly rates include a university administrative fee.
Students for start in the Fall semester will be charged from date of arrival to typically September to February) then again for 6 months (March to August).
Students who begin in Winter semester will be charged for 8 months (January to August) and then again for 6 months (September to February) .
